(closed) we're all gonna be alright

[happyends]

Who: Madoka and Gladio
When: A day or two after the party-ish..
Where: The greenhouse car
What: Madoka teaches Gladio the wonders of gardening.
Warnings: Probably nothing, but will edit if that changes!

The greenhouse has been an excellent addition to the train. It's not as if Madoka can't appreciate the others that had been added over time, but this one feels extra special. Especially since it arrived right after they had started on the little plants project-- maybe the train was listening to what they wanted after all?

But ever since its addition after the most recent time the train stopped at a platform, Madoka has often been in there. Just admiring the carriage, looking at the bulbs and trying to figure out what might grow out of them, starting to plant some and helping out others who asked her for help on how to learn about gardening..

And so she's seen Gladio there before, just quietly spending time there as well. But the poor girl is so shy that despite how nice he seemed on the platform, she's just too nervous to approach him.

Until now, that is. Because the crate that contained seeds and bulbs has been entirely emptied. And there's definitely more left, but they're all closed. And there's only so much a fourteen year old small girl can do to try and get one of them open. And Gladio is right there, sitting in a corner and reading. Of course she worries that maybe she'd just disturb him if she asked for help.. and so she just stands there next to one of the closed crates for a moment, hesitating and changing her mind over and over.

But in the end she decides to go for it, no matter how nervously her heart is pounding in her chest. Madoka makes her way over to where the big guy is sitting, trying really hard to smile although the nervousness is so very evident in the edges of the smile.

"U.. Um. H-Hi, sir, I remember you from the platform.. I'm sorry, b.. but could I maybe ask you something? If you aren't too busy..!"

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[happyends]

Oh, Gladio, don't you know? There's always a rush when it comes to helping people. In Madoka's mind, anyway. She's determined to try and make it the prettiest sign ever and have it in his hands as soon as possible! She can do it! .. Probably.

But at least that warm smile is met with a smile of her own. "Y.. You've been nice to me too." He agreed to help her with the crate in the first place, after all. "So I'm just repaying that."

Madoka starts to head in the direction of the door.

"I-- I'll see you later! Bye bye!"

[callmegladio]

"See you later, Miss Madoka." Gladio called with a laugh. He couldn't help the parting shot. He was still chuckling to himself when he turned back to his patch of dirt and leaned forward, just watching it, as if he could will the bulbs to grow. He couldn't wait. Gladio was sure they would be beautiful. Especially if he had Madoka helping him.